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Pentagram Vol. 63, No. 144 October 31, 2019 home.army.mil/jbmhh Published For Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Health officials, researchers unsure about long-term effects of e-cigarette products By Katrina Wilson Special to the Pentagram For decades, health cam- paigns have showed the negative effects of smoking cigarettes, but when e-cig- arettes were manufactured, some individuals started believing this was the way to a healthier smoking lifestyle — especially, toward quit- ting smoking. The recent vaping-related illnesses and deaths may have brought on the need for individuals to understand e-cigarettes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Admin- istration still do not know the long-term effects of e-cigarette products. As of Oct. 22, there have been 1,604 cases of e-ciga- rette or vaping product use associated to lung injury that have been reported from 49 states (all except GRAPHICS COURTESY OF CDC Alaska), the District of Co- CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, state and local health departments, and other clinical and public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of lung injury associated with use of e-cigarette or vaping products. lumbia and one U.S. terri- tory, according to the CDC. There have been 34 deaths and other chemicals. The tell the difference between contains an e-liquid and a produce an aerosol that confirmed in 24 states. device heats the liquid into a THC and nicotine vaping. mouthpiece. The user push- contains nicotine, chemicals, WHAT IS THE vapor, which is then inhaled E-cigarettes come in es the button on the e-cig- heavy metals such as copper E-CIGARETTE? or vaped. E-cigarettes can different devices and sizes, arette while inhaling the and lead, fragrances that can According to the INOVA also be used to smoke or according to INOVA News- vapor, which is an aerosol. be called vapor, but it is an Newsroom, e-cigarettes are vape marijuana, tetrahydro- room. These devices may Dawn Berkowitz, director aerosol. battery-powered smoking cannabinol (THC, the active resemble cigarettes, pens, for the Center for Tobacco “Vaping is often associated devices with liquid-filled ingredient in marijuana), flash drives or even a flash- Prevention and Control and with a harmless water vapor cartridges that contain nico- herbs, waxes or oils. A by- light. The e-cigarette has the Maryland Department tine, flavor of a user’s choice stander would not be able to a battery, an atomizer that of Health, said e-cigarettes see VAPE page 5 Joint base announces next quarterly public open house of Grant Hall courtroom By Leah Rubalcaba book.com/pg/jbmhh/events/ and access the JBM-HH Community Relations Officer Grant Hall Open House site. First click on the tab with the date of the open house you want Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall announces to attend. Click on the “Find Tickets” tab to its next quarterly public open house of Grant access the reservation site. Open the envelope, Hall’s historic third-floor courtroom, at Fort read the information and click on the “RSVP” McNair in southwest Washington D.C., from button to complete the reservation. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. If an individual’s computer server does not The courtroom is the site of the military allow him or her to access the site, email tribunal, held from May through June 1865, of the reservation to JBM-HH public affairs at those thought responsible for the plot to assas- [email protected]. Full sinate President Abraham Lincoln. names of all attendees are required, as well as Members of the public are invited to the a valid telephone or email contact. public open house, which is free. Guests The most up-to-date information on base without a Department of Defense, federal access or closures due to inclement weather or automated installation entry ID are asked will be updated on JBM-HH’s Facebook page PENTAGRAM FILE PHOTO to register in advance at the Joint Base My- at https://www.facebook.com/jbmhh. Grant Hall’s historic courtroom is the site of the military tribunal, held er-Henderson Hall For additional information, call (703) 696- from May through June 1865, of those thought responsible for the Facebook events page at https://www.face- 3283 during normal business hours. plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln. Welcome to ‘carn-evil’ A vocalist with The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” strikes a pose during the carn-evil Halloween Sook-tac- ular Deranged concert at Brucker Hall. For story and more photos, please see Pages 6 and 7. PHOTO BY TUSAB Index Local forecast Chaplain’s Corner ...........page 2 JBM-HH VAs ................page 3 THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. Halloween celebration ........page 6-7 73 | 53 59 | 39 55 | 38 53 | 33 News Notes ................page 11 For more weather forecasts and information, visit www.weather.gov. 2 Thursday, October 31, 2019 PENTAGRAM Chaplain’s Corner One should be concerned about character, not reputation By Chaplain (Col.) David M. Lockhart Command Chaplain 7th SC (T) are watching. We might look very good on the surface, but under the surface we have something to hide. It’s The late John Wooden, who these areas of our life that we are was an American basketball holding onto that come out when player and head coach at the we think no one is looking, and Chapel University of California, Los we discover the true desire of our Angeles and known as the “Wiz- Do not be misled: heart. So, I ask this question, are ard of Westwood,” because he we displaying God’s character in services won 10 NCAA national cham- all areas of our lives? Religious services will be pionships in a 12-year period Bad company Perhaps John Wooden’s Sev- held at Memorial Chapel at as head coach at UCLA once en-Point Creed can be a good the below times. said, “Be more concerned with starting point. Catholic your character than your repu- corrupts good • Be true to yourself Saturday Mass: 5 p.m., tation, because your character is • Make each day your master- Sunday Mass: 9 a.m. what you really are, while your piece Protestant reputation is merely who others character. • Help others 7:45 and 10:30 a.m. think you are ... the true test of a • Drink deeply from good books, (Sunday) man’s character is what he does ~ 1 Corinthians 15:33 especially the Bible Gospel service when no one is watching.” • Make friendship a fne art noon (Sunday) Webster defnes character as • Build shelter against a rainy day Samoan service the way we think, feel and behave; our personality. • Pray for guidance and give thanks for your blessings 2:30 p.m. (Sunday) Some of us live very different lives when certain people every day ACS Corner All courses below are in the Joint Base Myer-Hen- for individuals with a disability. The ABLE Act is derson Hall Army Community Service classroom, considered the most signifcant federal legislation 202 Custer Rd. (Bldg.201), Fort Myer, VA 22211. addressing the needs of persons with disabilities For more information on any course or to regis- since the Americans with Disabilities Act passed ter, please call (703) 696-3512. more than 25 years ago. In 2015, Virginia became Registration is required. Army Community Ser- the frst state to approve and pass ABLE legisla- vice is open Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 tion after passage of the federal ABLE Act. This p.m. was particularly poignant because the idea for the Transparenting ABLE Act was originally conceived by a group of The transparenting seminar will be held Nov. 7 Virginia parents. The Virginia ABLE bill directed from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ACS classroom. Virginia 529 to develop, implement and adminis- It is designed to provide parents who are separat- ter a new savings program for eligible individuals ed or divorced with the tools to ensure that they with disabilities and their families. Registration is continue supporting and encouraging their children required. despite the breakup of the family unit. On Nov. 14 and 21 in the ACS classroom, learn For more information or to register, call (703) Baby bundles simple and effective strategies for parenting chil- 693-5353, (703) 696-0783 or email efmphh@ Join ACS Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon in the dren from birth to young adulthood. usmc-mccs.org. ACS classroom for a baby bundles course. This What is the ‘Able Act’? Happening at Henderson Hall course will help parents prepare their home and Join the Exceptional Family Member Program New parents support class, play date relationship for the changes that are needed when Nov. 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the USO Warrior and New parents are welcomed to join Henderson their baby arrives. A brief overview of the labor and Family Center on Fort Belvoir. Learn about how Hall every Thursday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the delivery process, newborn care and baby proofng the Able Act impacts the EFMP Family. Signed Henderson Hall Chapel for a parental support class the home will be discussed. Individuals will receive into law in December 2014, the Stephen Beck Jr. and play date for children. a gift bag of free baby care and safety items. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act authorized To register, call Henderson Hall Family Services Parenting with love, logic states to establish tax-advantaged savings programs at (703) 614-7208.